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Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays games on a plane and Chase cools slightly on his Mushi mood.

We also took a deeper look at the FINAL Saturn Summer game of the year, Spot Goes to Hollywood. This was suggested to us by listener Silversunfrenzy, thanks for your suggestion!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:31) - What David has been playing

(4:49) - Just One Boss

(5:52) - Mina the Hollower

(9:37) - Burnout 3 Takedown

(10:46) - Smash Brothers (on a plane)

(14:51) - What Chase has been playing

(14:55) - Onimusha Way of the Sword

(27:01) - Alchemy Factory

(35:42) - Moonlighter 2

(46:39) - Chase's Pastamistic thing of the week

(47:44) - David's Pastamistic thing of the week

(50:31) - David's actual Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:21) - Good Games! Featuring Spot Goes to Hollywood

(1:10:26) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Just One Boss

Mina the Hollower

Burnout 3 Takedown

Smash Brothers

Onimusha Way of the Sword

Alchemy Factory

Moonlighter 2

Spot Goes to Hollywood

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase has finally recovered and David remains as strong as an ox. As such, David checked out Mario Kart Wii and Chase is in an Onimusha mood.

We also took a deeper look at the Saturn doom-like, Powerslave.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:20) - What David has been playing

(7:14) - Metroid Prime 2 Echoes

(7:48) - Mario Kart Wii

(19:25) - What David has been playing

(19:32) - Sludgineers

(26:03) - Selaco

(31:40) - Onimusha Way of the Sword

(57:21) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:06) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:10:44) - Good Games! Featuring Powerslave

(1:25:42) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metroid Prime 2 Echoes

Mario Kart Wii

Sludgineers

Selaco

Onimusha Way of the Sword

Powerslave

Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays a handful of bangers and Chase attempts to prop himself with Dayquil. It's a wild ride folks!

Hey Podtimists,

This week we are joined by a very special guest: Trails through Trail's own, Matt (aka Ponk)! Together we spoke on things like, swimming in paint, red mages, Ico, and PGGC.

We also took a deeper look at the strange but EXTREMELY playable Albert Odyssey for the Saturn. It's a good one!

Thanks so much to Matt for coming on and hanging out!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:20) - Who is Matt?

(8:04) - What Matt has been playing

(8:41) - Splatoon Raiders

(23:31) - Bravely Second End Layer

(39:11) - What David has been playing

(39:15) - Ico

(39:34) - Burnout 3

(50:01) - What Chase has been playing

(50:33) - Go-go Town

(1:00:17) - Fields of Mistria

(1:14:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:16:46) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:19:28) - Matt's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:22:38) - Good Games! Featuring Albert Odyssey Legend of Eldean

(1:45:15) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Ico

Burnout 3

Splatoon Raiders

Bravely Second End Layer

Go-go Town

Fields of Mistria

Albert Odyssey

Hey Podtimists,

This week David and Chase hung out IN PERSON, but have very little to show for it other than a good time!

Also Chase finally delivers on the tease of Digimon from last week. Agumon is finally here!

We also took a deeper look at the magical girl adaptation, Magic Knight Rayearth. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thank you!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:22) - What David has been playing

(7:24) - Ico

(15:03) - Just One Boss

(18:17) - What Chase has been playing

(18:40) - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs

(31:53) - Digimon Story Time Stranger

(54:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:57) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:48) - Good Games! Featuring Magic Knight Rayearth

(1:21:37) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Just One Boss

Ico

ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs

Digimon Story Time Stranger

Magic Knight Rayearth

Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays both Gamecube AND Pico 8 games. Meanwhile, Chase plays the origin story of everyone's favorite Mi6 spy.

Then we took a deeper look at 1995's Bug! This was suggested to us by listener Gatzby, thanks for suggesting Bug!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(8:24) - What David has been playing

(8:30) - Mario Kart Double Dash

(17:20) - Soul Calibur 2

(24:24) - Spider-Man 2

(29:21) - Just One Boss

(33:39) - What Chase has been playing

(34:25) - 007 First Light

(55:35) - Scrap Mechanic

(1:05:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:08:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:09:49) - Good Games! Featuring Bug!

(1:26:09) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Mario Kart Double Dash

SoulCalibur 2

Spiderman 2

Just One Boss

007 First Light

Scrap Mechanic

Bug!

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes the train, but it's all cool and kind of like a skateboard. Meanwhile Chase delivers packages and plays the Reaper's Game.

We also took a deeper look at Sega Rally Championship a game that I (Chase) wanted to play for the show. I like racing okay???

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:49) - What David has been playing

(5:02) - Mina the Hollower

(8:33) - Ico

(9:49) - Denshattack!

(16:16) - A lil grab bag

(18:17) - What Chase has been playing

(18:37) - Parcel Simulator

(24:56) - Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

(32:32) - NEO: The World Ends with You

(47:28) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:06) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:59) - Good Games! Featuring Sega Rally Championship

(1:21:11) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Mina the Hollower

Ico

Denshattack!

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

Parcel Simulator

NEO: The World Ends with You

Sega Rally Championship

Hey Podtimists,

This week David visits his old friend Nathan Drake, but this gentleman will never tell how he did it. Chase also played some video games, one of which is NOT pokemon.

We also took a deeper look at the Sega Saturn FMV game, Double Switch. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(6:20) - What David has been playing

(6:46) - UFO50

(15:58) - Mina the Hollower

(24:21) - Ico

(30:59) - Uncharted: The Golden Abyss

(34:48) - What Chase has been playing

(34:53) - Palworld 1.0

(46:43) - Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

(1:03:54) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:05:22) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:06:56) - Good Games! Featuring Double Switch

(1:28:30) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

UFO50

Mina the Hollower

Ico

Uncharted The Golden Abyss

Palworld

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

Double Switch

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is visited by his new friend the Ayn Odin 3 and speaks on the new world that is front of him. Then Chase steals some cars in a very grand way.

We also took a look at Kenji Eno's Enemy Zero for the Sega Saturn. This game was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thanks Pepsiman!

Here is the link to the documentary mentioned in the show https://youtu.be/S-6dNPYltr0

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:52) - What David has been playing

(5:11) - The AYN Odin 3

(10:49) - Stuntman

(11:51) - NBA Street Volume 2

(18:50) - Burnout 3 Takedown

(23:35) - Marvel Vs Capcom 2

(30:03) - Ico

(34:45) - UFO50

(42:06) - Grand Theft Auto

(44:59) - Grand Theft Auto 3

(51:58) - Grand Theft Auto Vice City

(56:08) - Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

(1:03:29) - Grand Theft Auto 4

(1:23:34) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:24:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:25:35) - Good Games! Featuring Enemy Zero

(1:42:39) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Grand Theft Auto 3

Grand Theft Auto Vice City

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto 4

Ico

Burnout 3 Takedown

NBA Street Volume 2

Stuntman

Marvel vs Capcom 2

UFO50

Enemy Zero

Hey Podtimists,

This week we take a moment to reflect on what games have stood out to us so far in 2026. Consider this a little first preview of the end of the year discussion.

We also took a deeper look at the wonderful Burning Rangers for (you guessed it) the Sega Saturn. This was suggested to us by listener Zeno, thanks Zeno!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:30) - It's the half year check-in!

(4:00) - Themes and Through lines

(9:47) - Some games that we've been enjoying!

(10:00) - Pokemon Ultra Sun - David

(14:48) - Slay the Spire 2 - Chase

(18:20) - A Game About Digging a Hole - David

(20:31) - The Last Caretaker - Chase

(29:01) - Thank Goodness You're Here - David

(30:59) - Saros - Chase

(31:46) - Pragmata - Chase

(33:51) - Hades 2 and Mina the Hollower - David and Chase

(39:28) - Starfox - Chase

(43:20) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - David

(45:32) - Tomodachi Life & Pokemon Pokopia - Chase

(48:45) - Resident Evil 9 - Chase & David

(54:30) - Alan Wake 2 - David

(56:42) - Vampire Crawlers - Chase

(57:54) - What else are we looking forward to?

(1:05:18) - Good Games! Featuring Burning Rangers

(1:23:40) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Pokemon Ultra Sun

Slay the Spire 2

A Game About Digging a Hole

The Last Caretaker

Saros

Pragmata

Thank Goodness You're Here

Hades 2

Mina the Hollower

Starfox

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Tomodachi Life

Pokemon Pokopia

Resident Evil 9

Alan Wake 2

Vampire Crawlers

Burning Rangers

Hey Podtimists,

This week David dug a REAL hole and Chase reflects on his good friend Slippy.

We also took a deeper look at the wonderfully strange Nights into Dreams. This was suggested to us by listeners Silversunfrenzy and Tom. Thanks to you both!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:07) - What David has been playing

(5:21) - Octopath Traveler 2

(6:17) - Diggin Holes

(7:53) - What Chase has been playing

(7:59) - Starfox

(27:31) - Runescape Dragonwilds

(36:19) - Orb of Creation

(45:24) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(48:49) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:55) - Good Games! Featuring Nights Into Dreams

(1:20:59) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Nights into Dreams

Octopath Traveller 2

Starfox

Runescape Dragonwilds

Orb of Creation

Hey Podtimists,

This week David goes to the beach and Chase goes to the Square Enix parade (its also just video games).

We also took a deeper look at the video game and NOT the band Dragonforce. This was suggested to us by listener Guardian, thanks for your suggestion!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:20) - What David has been playing

(5:56) - Pokemon Ultra Sun

(22:30) - Octopath Traveler 2

(28:53) - Donkey Kong Bananza

(32:36) - Starfox Demo

(41:03) - Quick smash or pass in Starfox

(42:23) - Tokaido

(46:28) - What Chase has been playing

(46:38) - Final Fantasy 12

(55:06) - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

(1:08:41) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:09:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:12:05) - Good Games! Featuring Dragonforce

(1:29:18) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon

Octopath Traveler 2

Donkey Kong Bananza

Starfox Demo

Tokaido

Final Fantasy 12

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Dragonforce

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is on a well earned vacation and so we called in help from our dear friend AJ Fillari! AJ speaks on their experience with a number of fairly new games and Chase opens a meatball store.

We also took a deeper look at the new space crafting game, appropriately named SpaceCraft! We were provided codes for this game, thanks to Shiro Games for that! Also thanks so much to AJ for coming on and talking about video games!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:40) - What we've been playing

(5:25) - The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator

(15:20) - Solarpunk

(31:20) - Enter the Chronosphere

(42:39) - KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

(51:27) - Deep Pixel Melancholy

(54:37) - Chivalware

(59:46) - AJ's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:07:26) - SpaceCraft

(1:30:13) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Lift: Supernatural Handyman Simulator

Solarpunk

Enter the Chronosphere

KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Deep Pixel Melancholy

Chivalware

SpaceCraft

Hey Podtimists,

This week David gets to know his new friend Elliot just a little better and Chase revisits TWO old favs.

We also took a deeper look at the best game ever made, Mr. Bones. This was suggested to us by listeners Cameron and V (although we didn't get V's suggestion until after we recorded the episode). Thanks to you both and happy Saturn Summer!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:06) - What is Saturn Summer?

(4:00) - What David has been playing

(4:06) - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

(17:14) - What Chase has been playing

(18:05) - Bulk Slash

(22:12) - Control

(36:57) - Some Summer Games Fest Stuff

(50:58) - Starfox Demo

(55:09) - Chase and David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:25) - Good Games! Featuring Mr. Bones

(1:20:59) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Bulk Slash

Control

Summer Games Fest

Starfox

Mr Bones

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes a trip to Philabieldia and Chase learns what a Hollower is (a person who digs a hole it seems).

We also took a deeper look at 1996's Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei. This was suggested to us by listener Spike. Thanks Spike!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - Chase and David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(10:16) - What David has been playing

(10:24) - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

(17:29) - Lil grab bag

(22:36) - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

(29:19) - What Chase has been playing

(29:21) - Final Fantasy 12

(30:52) - Civilization 7

(39:13) - Mina the Hollower

(56:39) - Good Games! Featuring Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei

(1:14:47) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Final Fantasy XII

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei

Civilization 7

Mina the Hollower

Hey Podtimists,

This week David beats a number of games and maybe they have a good story?? We'll see! Chase falls into a pit and finds himself in Ivalice too, so that's fun.

We also took a deeper look at the PS1 cult hit Klonoa, which was suggested to us by listener Marcelo. Thanks Marcelo!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:28) - What David has been playing

(5:35) - Replaced

(11:44) - The Room

(16:36) - Blue Prince

(24:28) - Lords of the Fallen

(36:59) - Moonrakers

(41:30) - What Chase has been playing

(41:46) - Final Fantasy The Ivalice Chronicles

(52:59) - Final Fantasy XII

(1:09:22) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:11:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:16:12) - Good Games! Featuring Klonoa

(1:30:27) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Replaced

Final Fantasy XII

Moonrakers

Lords of the Fallen

Blue Prince

The Room

Final Fantasy the Ivalice Chronicles

Klonoa

Hey Podtimists,

This week we propose some new names for a very specific whale. You know the one.

We also took a deeper look at everyone's favorite pixar tie-in game, A Bugs Life. This was suggested to us by listener Oven. Thanks Oven!

Also here's the video that Chase mentions in his Podtimistic thing of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Euqst1D40

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:33) - What David has been playing

(5:46) - Replaced

(13:30) - The Magnus Archives Mysteries

(20:15) - What Chase has been playing

(20:21) - Saros

(33:38) - Enshrouded

(49:23) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:59) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:26) - Good Games! Featuring A Bugs Life

(1:14:25) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Replaced

The Magnus Archives Mysteries

Saros

Enshrouded

A Bugs Life

Hey Podtimists,

This week David mulches his yard and Chase manages a gas station and sails the high seas.

We also took a deeper look at the PS2 Italian Job movie tie-in game. This was suggested to us by listener Amber. Thanks Amber!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:55) - What David has been playing

(4:13) - Replaced

(11:05) - Mulching (in real life)

(14:54) - What Chase has been playing

(14:59) - Slay the Spire 2

(20:24) - The Last Gas Station

(37:33) - Windrose

(55:02) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:33) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:01:41) - Good Games! Featuring The Italian Job

(1:27:00) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Replaced

Mulching

Slay the Spire 2

The Last Gas Station

Windrose

The Italian Job

Hey Podtimists,

This week David returns to a GBA classic to a mixed reaction and Chase gets back into a spooky timeloop. It's Golden Sun and Saros if you were guessing.

We also took a deeper look at Tonic Trouble which was suggested to us by listener Ollie. Thanks Ollie!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:48) - What David has been playing

(5:59) - Replaced

(7:40) - Golden Sun

(26:44) - What David has been playing

(26:55) - Shapez 2

(28:28) - Saros

(52:26) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:42) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:08:52) - Good Games! Featuring Tonic Trouble

(1:24:21) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Replaced

Golden Sun

Shapez 2

Saros

Tonic Trouble

Hey Podtimists,

This week there are simply so many games. So many in fact that we didn't even do a good games segment! That will return next week but for now enjoy a feature length discussion of some cool new (ish) video games.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:14) - What David has been playing

(4:20) - The Room

(18:49) - Replaced

(35:29) - A little grab bag

(37:06) - What Chase has been playing

(37:24) - Gato Roboto

(47:16) - Vampire Crawlers

(1:03:09) - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream

(1:22:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:23:49) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:25:41) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Room

Replaced

Gato Roboto

Vampire Crawlers

Tomodachi Life Living the Dream

Hey Podtimists,

This week David does a sick ass kickflip and follows it up with some life threatening gambling then Chase defends the gas station and meets Roy.

We also took a deeper look at the PS2 game Herdy Gerdy. This was suggested to us by listener Gabby. Thanks Gabby!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(6:46) - What David has been playing

(7:03) - Skate Story

(16:05) - Thank Goodness You're Here!

(26:26) - A Game About Digging A Hole

(29:00) - Cloverpit

(40:37) - What Chase has been playing

(40:45) - The Spotter Dig or Die

(48:46) - Buster Jam Demo

(53:58) - Fire Emblem The Binding Blade

(1:01:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:06:05) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:08:44) - Good Games! Featuring Herdy Gerdy

(1:28:11) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Skate Story

Thank Goodness You're Here!

A Game About Digging a Hole

Cloverpit

The Spotter: Dig or Die

Buster Jam

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Herdy Gerdy

Hey Podtimists,

This week David digs a hole and Chase builds a machine.

We also took a deeper look at the strange PS2 era FPS game, Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter. It was a hoot!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:50) - What David has been playing

(5:26) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredders Revenge

(14:48) - Baldur's Gate 3

(22:54) - A Game About Digging A Hole

(32:29) - What Chase has been playing

(32:46) - Metal Max 2 Reloaded

(42:41) - Modulus Factory Automation

(50:56) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(53:03) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:32) - Good Games! Featuring Mace Griffin

(59:08) - Manga Minute

(1:01:56) - Back to Good Games

(1:20:43) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge

Baldur's Gate 3

A Game About Digging a Hole

Metal Max Reloaded 2

Modulus Factory Automation

Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter

This week we embrace our heritage. Enjoy.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:31) - Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game

(17:26) - Family Guy Video Game!

(28:44) - Family Guy The Quest for Stuff

(36:45) - Family Guy Back to the Multiverse

(46:29) - Outro

(46:37) - Post game analysis

(54:27) - Lawn Mowing Simulator

(1:07:35) - Slay the Spire 2

(1:10:01) - Okay the actual outro

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Games mentioned:

Family Guy Another Freakin' Mobile Game

Family Guy Video Game!

Family Guy The Quest for Stuff

Family Guy Back to the Multiverse

Lawn Mowing Simulator

Hey Podtimists,

This week we spoil Resident Evil 9, talk about demolition, and buy some scratchers. PS this is also a dayquil episode.

We also took a deeper look at Spark the Electric Jester 3, a sonic-like suggested to us by Michael. Thanks for the suggestion Michael!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:10) - What David has been playing

(2:15) - Resident Evil Requiem with SPOILERS

(28:08) - What Chase has been playing

(28:12) - Slay the Spire 2

(33:22) - Pokemon Pokopia

(35:40) - Deconstruction Simulator

(54:23) - Scritchy Scratchy

(1:00:01) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:09) - David's Podtimistic things of the week

(1:17:11) - Good Games! Featuring Spark the Electric Jester 3

(1:37:51) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil Requiem

Slay the Spire 2

Pokemon Pokopia

Deconstruction Simulator

Scritchy Scratchy

Spark the Electric Jester 3

Hey Podtimists,

This week David continues to love his time in a zombie filled wasteland and Chase begins to love his time in a pokemon filled wasteland.

We also took a deeper look at the PS1 game Croc Legend of the Gobbos. This was a game suggested to us by listener Pepsiman, thank you Pepsiman!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:55) - What David is playing

(5:58) - Resident Evil Requiem

(15:56) - What Chase has been playing

(16:01) - Slay the Spire 2

(23:45) - Pokemon Pokopia

(49:44) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(50:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:36) - Good Games! Featuring Croc Legend of the Gobbos

(1:19:11) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil Requiem

Slay the Spire 2

Pokemon Pokopia

Croc Legend of the Gobbos

Hey Podtimists,

This week we reunite with our old friend Leon and our new friend Grace. It's Resident Evil week everybody.

We also took a deeper look the GBA's Legacy of Goku 2. The Legacy of Goku was suggested to us by listener Donny. Thanks Donny!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:11) - What David has been playing

(2:25) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(9:49) - Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown

(11:23) - Resident Evil Requiem

(40:02) - What Chase has been playing

(40:17) - Crime Scene Cleaner

(54:51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:36) - Good Games! Featuring Dragonball Z Legacy of Goku 2

(1:13:03) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Resident Evil Requiem

Crime Scene Cleaner

Dragonball Z Legacy of Goku 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week David somehow continues his journey in the sky and Chase catches a fever.

Then we took a deeper look at the absolute banger of a Wii game, Little King's Story. This was suggested to us by listener Clover (the Goose). Thanks Clover!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:32) - What David has been playing

(3:35) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

(7:57) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(19:12) - Cascadia

(23:11) - What Chase has been playing

(23:14) - Hundred Line Defense Academy

(31:33) - Loddlenaut

(38:57) - Mario Tennis Fever

(53:56) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:57) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:09) - Good Games! Featuring Little King's Story

(1:15:19) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Cascadia

The Hundred Line Defense Academy

Loddlenaut

Mario Tennis Fever

Little King's Story

Hey Podtimists,

This week David takes to the skies and Chase imagines a life with Deadlock.

We also took a deeper look at the bizarre PS1 game, Silhouette Mirage. This was suggested to us by an anonymous listener, so thank you wherever you are!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(7:16) - What David has been playing

(7:22) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(18:33) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

(28:21) - What Chase has been playing

(28:32) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

(36:52) - The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy

(38:04) - Plan B Terraform

(46:39) - Deadlock

(1:00:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:13:13) - Good Games! Featuring Silhouette Mirage

(1:32:06) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Hundred Line Last Defense Academy

Plan B Terraform

Deadlock

Silhouette Mirage

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase goes all in tactics and David goes all in on Bohemia.

We also took a deeper look at one of the stranger Resident Evil spinoffs, Resident Evil Gaiden. This was suggested to us by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!

This weeks episode DOES have a post credits scene.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:28) - What David has been playing

(4:33) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

(17:15) - What Chase has been playing

(17:28) - Mewgenics

(33:24) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

(35:31) - Hundred Line Last Defense Academy

(58:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:45) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:46) - Good Games! Featuring Resident Evil Gaiden

(1:20:58) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

Mewgenics

Hundred Line Last Defense Academy

Resident Evil Gaiden

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase wades in the on-going slop discourse, and David takes a little rest.

We also take a deeper look at the strange but charming PS1, Jackie Chan Stuntmaster. This was suggested to us by listener Zack. Thanks Zack!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:08) - What David has been playing

(5:23) - Arc Nova

(9:32) - Blue Prince

(13:23) - What Chase has been playing

(13:55) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

(24:56) - Palworld

(43:51) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

(53:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:11) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:48) - Good Games! Featuring Jackie Chan Stuntmaster

(1:18:44) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Arc Nova

Blue Prince

Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

Palworld

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Jackie Chan Stuntmaster

Hey Podtimists,

This week David finishes one of the wilder games he's played in some time and Chase goes from one Fire Emblem game to the next.

We also dug into the movie tie in GBA game for The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:32) - Alan Wake 2 (with spoilers!!)

(18:56) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

(25:58) - Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

(42:36) - Blue Prince

(46:42) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(50:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(57:49) - Good Games! Featuring The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers

(1:09:32) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Alan Wake 2

Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

Blue Prince

The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase succumbs to his basest urges and plays a factory game and a cleaning simulator.

Then we took a look at what appears to be a true hidden gem, Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. This was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack!

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Games mentioned:

Mine Mogul

Powerwashing Simulator 2

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Alan Wake 2

Lumines Arise

Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to Pod Chamber number 4. David is setup in his new space and we're back to it with the video games. Chase explores the mind of Fire Emblem's biggest himbo and David concludes his Silksong journey.

Then we took a deeper look at the Ocarina of Time-like, Starfox Adventures. This was suggested to us by listener Isaac, thanks Isaac!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:18) - Silksong (spoilers!!)

(15:49) - Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

(36:52) - Alan Wake 2

(44:55) - Little Rocket Lab

(54:43) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(57:55) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:13) - Good Games! Featuring Starfox Adventures

(1:26:55) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Fire Emblem Path of Radiance

Little Rocket Lab

Alan Wake 2

Starfox Adventure

Hey Podtimists,

This week we ONLY talk about the video games we've been playing. It was a busy holiday season so we've got a good handful of really amazing games to yap about.

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:19) - Hades II

(18:41) - Megabonk

(31:56) - Marvel Cosmic Invasion

(41:03) - The Last Caretaker

(53:18) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Hades 2

Megabonk

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

The Last Caretaker

Hey Podtimists,

This week it's game of the year again!! You know what this is so we'll spare you the details but a quick thank you to everyone who has made this year what it was. We both deeply appreciate you checking in from week to week and allowing us to continue talking about these freaking video games. Enjoy this episode and we'll see you in the new year!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:01) - How do we do GOTY?

(3:38) - Was there a theme to 2025?

(7:22) - Chase's #10

(16:14) - David's #10

(23:54) - Chase's #9

(29:10) - David's #9

(37:27) - Chase's #8

(42:20) - David's #8

(50:06) - Chase's #7

(57:56) - David's #7

(1:01:59) - Chase's #6

(1:09:37) - David's #6

(1:14:27) - Chase's #5

(1:20:56) - David's #5

(1:25:09) - Chase's #4

(1:33:33) - David's #4

(1:40:37) - Chase's #3

(1:46:50) - David's #3

(1:55:24) - Chase's #2

(2:03:20) - David's #2

(2:13:46) - David's Honorable Mentions

(2:17:35) - Chase's Honorable Mentions

(2:20:41) - Chase's GOTOYs

(2:27:09) - Chase's Game of the Year

(2:35:00) - David's Game of the Year

(2:50:49) - Outro

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Careful, the games mentioned list spoils what we talked about, so if you don't want any spoilers then don't keep scrolling!

Games mentioned:

Silent Hill f

Donkey Kong Bananza

Ball X Pit

Ambrosia Sky

Monster Train 2

Blue Prince

Hades 2

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake

Many Nights a Whisper

Silksong

Mario Kart World

Cat Quest 2 & 3

1000xRESIST

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Clair Obscure Expedition 33

Ninja Gaiden Black 2

Gris

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase plays 3 whole games! Wow that's more than normal.

We also took a deeper look at the strange PS1 fighting game Ehrgeiz which was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:43) - What David has been playing

(5:06) - David's standard rotation

(8:38) - What Chase has been playing

(8:56) - Trails in the Sky SC

(25:13) - Whisper of the House

(40:10) - Octopath Traveler 0

(52:21) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(53:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:23) - Good Games! Featuring Ehrgeiz

(1:12:17) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Ball x Pit

Trails in the Sky SC

Whisper of the House

Octopath Traveler 0

Ehrgeiz

Hey Podtimists,

This week we suffer through a total of ZERO technical difficulties so we've got a full blown episode for you. David takes a trip into the pit and Chase goes to space.

We also took a deeper look at 2009's The Saboteur. This game was suggested to us by listener Evan. Thanks Evan!

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(0:00) - Intro

(4:28) - What David has been playing

(4:34) - A little mystery

(7:18) - Ball X Pit

(19:37) - Pokemon Sun and Moon

(20:43) - Donkey Kong Bananza

(23:10) - Silksong

(24:16) - What Chase has been playing

(24:21) - Cross Blitz

(34:07) - Astroneer

(45:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(49:02) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:32) - Good Games! Featuring The Saboteur

(1:15:09) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Ball x Pit

Pokemon Sun and Moon

Donkey Kong Bananza

Cross Blitz

Astroneer

The Saboteur

Hey Podtimists,

This week we have cursed ourselves. The monkey's paw curled last week when we said we would not have technical difficulties. We didn't in that episode, but we did in this one. Anyway, we hope you enjoy a tiny little episode that Chase put together to hold you over until next week. Take care!

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Games mentioned:

Demonschool

Trails in the Sky

Pokemon Odyssey

Hey Podtimists,

This week David proposes a mystery and Chase attempts to solve it despite the answer being right in front of him the whole time. Also Chase plays the newest game about Zelda and what she's been up to.

Then we take a deeper look ANOTHER Warriors spinoff called Samurai Warriors. This game was suggested to us by listener Rob i. Thanks Rob i!

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(0:00) - Intro

(5:59) - What David has been playing

(6:08) - Silksong

(9:54) - What Chase has been playing

(10:07) - Core Keeper

(27:13) - The Reveal

(30:20) - Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

(47:14) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:32) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:25) - Good Games! Featuring Samurai Warriors

(1:19:57) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Core Keeper

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

Samurai Warriors

Hey Podtimists,

This week we try to get our Brid level up. It ain't easy man! David and Chase also struggle to NOT make the easiest joke they can see. Also not easy.

We also took a deeper look at the weirdly ahead of it's time Azure Dreams. It's a pretty good game!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:23) - What David has been playing

(2:28) - Silksong

(4:54) - GOTY Talk

(10:06) - What Chase has been playing

(10:16) - Ambrosia Sky Part 1

(24:05) - Ball X Pit

(35:07) - The Outer Worlds 2

(54:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:04:33) - Good Games! Featuring Azure Dreams

(1:20:07) - Outro

(1:20:17) - Just Kidding THIS is the outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Ambrosia Sky Part 1

Ball X Pit

The Outer Worlds 2

Azure Dreams

Hey Podtimists,

This week we have entered our 4th era of podchambers and with it another era of technical difficulties. The audio sounds great but you WILL hear David and Chase experiencing dropped discord calls. We make a bit out of it, it's fun.

We also talked about the Dreamcast game Elemental Gimmick Gear or EGG. This was suggested to us by listener Samuel Sparks. Thanks Samuel!

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:50) - What David has been playing

(2:55) - Castlevania Symphony of the Night

(9:29) - Alan Wake 2

(13:31) - Silksong

(24:20) - What Chase has been playing

(24:30) - Pokemon Legends Z-A

(44:38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(47:27) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(48:27) - Good Games! Featuring Elemental Gimmick Gear

(1:01:29) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Castlevania Symphony of the Night

Alan Wake 2

Silksong

Pokemon Legends Z-A

Elemental Gimmick Gear

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is STILL chilling on a beach (good for him) so we roped Into the Aether's own Stephen Hilger to come hang out and talk about the Triple D of video games.

Thanks so much for coming on Stephen!

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(0:00) - Intro

(6:48) - Dino Crisis

(37:47) - Darkstalkers

(1:18:20) - D2

(1:48:01) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Dino Crisis

Darkstalkers

D2

Hey! As the episode suggests David is enjoying love and a beach so we'll be back next week. Take care this week everyone!

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk about getting married, if FLUDD has bones, and Silksong. Also Chase played Super Mario Galaxy 2. So that’s neat.

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Alan Wake 2

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Hellnight

Dark Messiah

Hey Podtimists,

This week David has made it to two places: Act 2 of Silksong and to the starting line of Sonic Racing Crossworlds. Chase also has somehow made it to the credits of Hades 2.

We also took a deeper look at the surrealist 2015 game, Hylics. This game was suggested to us by listener Abbie. Thanks Abbie!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:50) - What David has been playing

(4:54) - Silksong

(21:12) - Sonic Racing Crossworlds

(26:01) - Donkey Kong Bananza

(28:07) - What Chase has been playing

(28:09) - Hades II

(41:35) - Silent Hill f

(59:01) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:26) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:01) - Scary Games! Featuring Hylics

(1:24:05) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Silent Hill f

Donkey Kong Bananza

Hades II

Sonic Racing Crossworlds

Hylics

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is working on a certain judge in his silksong journey and Chase plays yet another sequel to an all timer game.

We also took a deeper look at Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly. This was suggested to us by listener Gabriel. Thanks Gabriel!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:33) - The state of games

(4:56) - What David has been playing

(4:59) - Cult of the Lamb

(12:54) - Silksong

(21:11) - What Chase has been playing

(21:19) - Hades II

(33:42) - Resident Evil 2 & 3

(44:00) - Sonic Racing Crossworlds

(56:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:49) - Scary Games! Featuring Fatal Frame 2

(1:22:45) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Cult of the Lamb

Silksong

Hades II

Resident Evil 2 & 3

Sonic Racing Crossworlds

Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly

Hey Podtimists,

This week David continues to the sing the song of his soul (it's Silk) and Chase gives a couple of new RPGs a look.

We also continue our racing game marathon with San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing. This was suggested to us by listener Unicycles. Thanks Unicycles!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:44) - What David has been playing

(3:54) - Silksong

(16:47) - Octopath Traveller 2

(21:02) - Cult of the Lamb

(22:31) - What Chase has been playing

(22:39) - Hades 2

(28:24) - DeltaRune

(42:43) - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

(59:13) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:01:29) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:46) - Good Games! Featuring San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing

(1:22:58) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Silksong

Octopath Traveler 2

Cult of the Lamb

Hades 2

Deltarune

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing

Hey Podtimists,

This week David finishes his Clair Obscur journey (yes there are spoilers abound in there so use the chapter markers) and Chase rolls a specific set of credits on Silksong.

We also made good on our promise and played Crash Tag Team Racing. This one was ACTUALLY suggested by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:26) - What David is playing

(3:36) - Nubby's Number Factory

(11:01) - SPOILERS Clair Obscur Expedition 33 SPOILERS

(26:26) - What Chase has been playing

(26:45) - Silksong

(35:06) - Schedule 1

(47:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(50:26) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:52) - Good Games! Featuring Crash Tag Team Racing

(1:14:37) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Nubby's Number Factory

Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Silksong

Schedule 1

Crash Tag Team Racing

Hey Podtimists,

This week we make a return to both talking about hot new games and also to playing older okay games! We of course are playing Silksong and also talked about Crash Team Racing. CTR was kind of suggested to us by listener Cameron. You'll see what we mean. Thanks for sort of suggesting this one Cameron!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:22) - What David has been playing

(7:02) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask

(15:18) - Helldivers

(21:01) - SPOILERS Clair Obscur Expedition 33 SPOILERS

(34:36) - Silksong

(53:52) - What Chase has been playing

(54:06) - Discounty

(59:10) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:48) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:49) - Good Games! Featuring Crash Team Racing

(1:30:17) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Discounty

Helldivers

The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask

Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Silksong

Crash Team Racing

Hey Podtimists,

Yes the rumors are true, we're back! Thanks so much for everyone being super supportive of Chase's summer paternity leave, ya'll are the best.

This week we recap what games we've played over the last TWO MONTHS. Shocker, it's a lot of video games. We're so glad to be back so let's get this show on the road!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(8:18) - Animation Throwdown

(16:20) - The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

(41:40) - Peak

(48:29) - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

(1:06:52) - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

(1:11:52) - Grimstone

(1:16:28) - Octopath Traveler 1

(1:25:55) - Gris

(1:35:54) - Ridge Racer

(1:45:17) - Clair Obscur Expedition 33

(1:57:28) - Donkey Kong Bananza

(2:08:43) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

Peak

Dragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive Age

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Grimstone

Octopath Traveler 1

Grid

Ridge Racer

Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Donkey Kong Bananza